Red-light camera locations determined

For example, signs could be placed at entrances into the city.
Signs could also be erected 200 feet from the signal, or be placed
on the signal itself.

City Councilman Bob Campbell said Thursday he wants to see signs
at major entrances into the city and signs 200 feet from the
monitored signals.

"I don't like surprises and I can get distracted," Campbell
said. "As a courtesy to visitors and drivers, the last thing you
want to do is say 'Gotcha.' "

Like Campbell, Vista resident Laura Kenney said she doesn't like
to be surprised by a traffic ticket in the mail.

"Personally, I'd rather be pulled over by the police officer,"
Kenney said while shopping at Vista Village on Thursday afternoon.
Vista Village is situated right next to one of the planned cameras
at Santa Fe Avenue and Vista Village Drive.

"I think (the tickets) are questionable," Kenney added.

Vista resident Brian White, however, said he is "all for
it."

When White attended high school in Iowa, he said he was riding
his bike when he was hit by a car driving 60 mph. Ever since, he
has been adamant that motorists follow all safety rules, he
said.

"It puts me off the way people drive," said the 41-year-old
while eating lunch at Vista Village. "So many blast through red
lights."

Vista is not the only North County city installing red-light
cameras. San Diego, El Cajon, Poway, Oceanside, Escondido, Solana
Beach, Del Mar and Encinitas also have red-light camera programs or
are in the process of setting them up.